Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 20, 2026)
In this episode Adrian Gonzalez reflects on the hype around AI and existential risks, then dives into the week’s supply‑chain headlines, highlighting record U.S. imports despite steep Trump tariffs, Mexico overtaking Canada as the top U.S. export destination, and the surge in demand for trade‑compliance expertise. He cites Reuters on Hapag‑Lloyd’s $4.2 billion acquisition of Israel’s ZIM, the shutdown of Amazon’s new warehouse robot, and Werner’s $44 M charge from a truckload restructuring. The episode underscores how volatile trade policy is reshaping roles in logistics, making compliance a strategic, risk‑management function.
Are We Measuring the Right Things in Supply Chain?
In this episode, Adrian Gonzalez and a panel of supply chain executives explore whether the metrics used today truly reflect performance drivers across manufacturing, retail, and distribution. Participants reveal a gap between commonly tracked KPIs—like on‑time delivery and inventory turns—and...
Should You Really Vibe Code a TMS?
In this episode Adrian Gonzalez examines the modern "build vs. buy" dilemma for transportation management systems (TMS) in the age of AI‑driven vibe coding. He references Dave Clark’s rapid custom CRM build and recent market jitters over AI’s impact on...
